What Is the Most Common Pulmonary Function Abnormality Found in Patients

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the most common pulmonary function abnormality found in patients with idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension (IPAH) ?

• A)reduced diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO)
• B)reduced forced vital capacity (FVC)
• C)reduced forced expiratory flow (FEF_25%-75%)
• D)reduced lung compliance (CL)

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